The Inter-University Research Institute Corporation National Institutes for the Humanities (hereinafter, “NIHU”) established the NIHU International Prize in Japanese Studies in January 2019 with cooperation from the Kuraray Foundation. This award is aimed at not only promoting the international development of Japanese studies, but also deepening and boosting the comprehension of Japan in academia.

The prize is awarded to a researcher based outside of Japan who has achieved outstanding academic achievements in Japanese philosophy, religion, thought, art, literature, language, history, folklore, society, environment, and other fields in the Humanities, and who has made a significant contribution to the international development of Japanese studies, and honors his/her performance.

NIHU International Prize in Japanese Studies